boy's name
Maclean
muh-KLAYN (English)
- Origin Scots
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 460
Maclean is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Maclean is a name of Scots origin.
- Peaked in 1998, when 23 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1987.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Maclean Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1980s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 107 |
| 2000s | 105 |
| 2010s | 43 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 31 |
How Popular Is Maclean?
In 2024, Maclean was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Maclean Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Maclean
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Maclean Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Maclean over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Maclean
- English muh-KLAYN
Sibling Names for Maclean
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Maclean — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Maclean
How popular is the name Maclean?
In 2024, Maclean was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Maclean a girl's or a boy's name?
Maclean is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Maclean?
Maclean has 2 syllables.
When was Maclean most popular?
Maclean peaked in 1998, when 23 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.